Organizational Context and Scope
Three operational teams in The Netherlands and IOM colleagues in the countries of return, cooperate closely together to ensure safe and dignified voluntary return. In addition, IOM The Netherlands works with different partners, including medical professionals and airlines, following up on their expertise.
Under the overall supervision of the Head of Unit and the direct supervision of the Senior Project Assistant, also in close coordination with relevant units at the Mission, the Project Assistant (AVRR Project Coordination and Liaison Unit) is responsible for coordinating the return of migrants with health concerns and the subsequent of reintegration activities.
1. Coordinate the voluntary return of migrants with health concerns pre-departure, during travel and post-arrival, including the provision of a grant for medical purposes;
2. Support the reintegration process in close cooperation with the project assistants in the field as well as receiving IOM missions worldwide;
3. Coordinate the delivery of reintegration, medical assistance post-arrival to vulnerable returnees with health concerns, in accordance with IOM policies and donor specifications and in close cooperation with the receiving IOM mission;
4. Actively approach stakeholders involved with migrants with health concerns to improve cooperation and promote the work of IOM regarding assistance to migrants with health concerns;
5. Register relevant data concerning the progress of the work and collect relevant documents, in accordance with procedures, and report the results, developments and possible bottlenecks;
6. Contribute to the image of the IOM as an organisation that facilitates humane and well-organized repatriation;
7. Support timely implementation and achievement of project activities. Participate in evaluations of project effectiveness, impact, and sustainability;
8. Monitor the proper administration and use of project resources, in coordination with the project coordinator;
Education
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Accredited Universities are those listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database.
Experience
Experience working with migrants and national migration;
Experience in working with governments and civil society
Affinity with health sector;
Familiarity with donor procedures;
Experience with client-tracking systems.
Skills
- Knowledge of MS Office
- Preferably holding a driving license B
- Stress resilience
- High level of accuracy, attention to details
- Excellent coordination and organizational skills
Languages
All IOM staff members in all categories are required to be fluent in one of the IOM's official languages (English, French, Spanish).
For this position, Fluency in English and Dutch (oral and written).
Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.
Required Competencies
Notes
This post is subject to local recruitment. Only those holding a valid residence and work permit for the country where this position is based, will be eligible for consideration. The initial contract issued may be for a duration shorter than one year, in order to align with the work permit expiry date.
Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.
This selection process may be used to staff similar positions in various duty stations. Recommended candidates will remain eligible to be appointed in a similar position for a period of 24 months.
Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, security clearances.
IOM has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and IOM, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities.
IOM does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process (application, interview, processing, training or other fee). IOM does not request any information related to bank accounts.
No late applications will be accepted. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.